massifs
(mas-sifs)
2 syllables
Definition
plural noun. A section of a planet's crust that is demarcated by faults or flexures and is uplifted or remains stationary while the land around it subsides.
Example Sentence
The Alps are a series of massifs that form a natural barrier across Europe.
More Example Sentences
Geologists study massifs to understand the tectonic activities of the Earth.
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